The first time we are introduced to formal education is in school.

The school years are the

grounding years of one's education. Schools are institutions that lay the foundation of a
child's development. They play a key role in developing children into responsible citizens
and good human beings. It's a school where young talent is recognized and nurtured. On
leaving school, we are all set to soar high in life, and enter the real world in pursuit of our
dreams.
Education provides us with knowledge about the world. It paves the way for a good career.
It helps build character. It leads to enlightenment. It lays the foundation of a stronger
nation. Education makes a man complete. Kautilya, an Indian philosopher, royal adviser,
and professor of economics and political science very rightly underlined the importance of
education, some 2000 years ago. He has highlighted the fact that education enriches
people's understanding of themselves. He has said that education is an investment in human
capital, and it can have a great impact on a nation's growth and development.

So, Why is Education Important?

It Gives Knowledge
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin
A direct effect of education is knowledge gain. Education gives us knowledge of the world
around. It develops in us a perspective of looking at life. It helps us form opinions and
develop a point of view. The information we are constantly bombarded with, cannot be
converted into knowledge without the catalyst called education. Education makes us
capable of interpreting things rightly and applying the gathered information in real life
scenarios. Education is not limited to lessons from textbooks. Real education is obtained
from the lessons taught by life.

It Leads to Career Progression

"An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less." - Nicholas M.
Butler
Education is important because it equips us with the expertise that is needed in helping us
realize our career goals. Expertise is an in-depth knowledge about a specific field and it's
ought to open doors to brilliant career opportunities. Education fetches better prospects of
career growth. Good education is an eligibility criterion for employment in any sector of
the industry. Be it any field, education always proves to be rewarding. We are weighed in
the market on the basis of our educational skills and on how well we can apply them.

It Builds Character
"A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him." - Marcus
Tullius Cicero
The words 'cultivate' and 'civilize' are synonymous with 'educate'. That says it all.
Education is important as it teaches us the right behavior and good manners, thus making us
civilized. It is the basis of culture and civilization. It is instrumental in the development of

our values and virtues. Education cultivates us into mature individuals; individuals capable
of planning for the future, and taking the right decisions in life. It gives us an insight into
living, and teaches us to learn from experience. It makes us self-confident, and develops
our abilities to think, analyze, and judge. It fosters principles of equality and socialism. It
forms a support system for one to excel in life. It is the backbone of society. It won't be
wrong to say that good education makes us more human.

It Leads to Enlightenment
"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." - Socrates
Education paves the path to disillusionment. It wipes out the wrong beliefs from our minds.
It helps create a clear picture of things around, and erases all the confusion. It kindles the
flame of curiosity and helps awaken the abilities to question, and to reason. The more we
learn, the more questions we have, and without questions, there are no answers. Education
teaches us to find answers. It makes us more self-aware. It leads us to enlightenment.

It Helps a Nation Progress

"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The
human mind is our fundamental resource." - John F. Kennedy
Though not enlisted as one of the three basic human needs, education is equally important.
For the progress of a nation, for the enrichment of society in general, education is
important. A country's literate population is its asset. In today's competitive world, it won't
be wise to neglect the importance of education for the development of society as a whole.
Most countries have realized this. It has led to the development of many government-aided
educational programs and government grants to schools and colleges. The motive behind
this is fostering education in society. The future of a nation is safe in the hands of the
educated. Education is important for the social development and economic growth of a
nation.